Steve Ovett (runner) was born on this day in 1955.Jan Hooks (actress) died on this day in 2014.

Garter Snakes Are Good!

Garter Snakes: The Gardener's Friend
I found a snake skin in my garden a few weeks ago. While other people might have been freaked out, it made me happy to know that snakes find my yard a good place to call home. The garter snake is the snake species that North American gardeners will most often encounter.